Legislation barring parole for people convicted of sexual abusing children ? commonly known as Jessica?s Law ? passed the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Wednesday night.

“These predators are the vilest members of our society and their vile actions deserve severe punishments,” said Sen. Nancy Jacobs, lead sponsor of the bill (SB 413), which has more than half of the Senate as co-sponsors.

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